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Wakame vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between wakame and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less manganese, folate, copper, iron, magnesium, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and phosphorus than wakame.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for manganese is 61% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in taffy (candy) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, wakame, raw and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Wakame
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 76% 45% 4.4% 82% 95% 10% 34% 114% 183% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1566.7%
Contains more IronIron +21700%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +81%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +7900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Wakame
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 6% 20% 0% 15% 53% 30% 42% 0.46% 0% 13% 147% 7.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17325%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
3
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +10000%
Contains more WaterWater +1549.3%
Contains more OtherOther +3030.4%
Contains more FatsFats +420.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +901.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
2
32% 14% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.218 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1344.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wakame Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Manganese 1.4mg 0mg 61%
Folate 196µg 0µg 49%
Sodium 872mg 52mg 36%
Copper 0.284mg 0mg 32%
Carbs 9.14g 91.56g 27%
Iron 2.18mg 0.01mg 27%
Magnesium 107mg 0mg 25%
Calories 45kcal 397kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.012mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.004mg 14%
Calcium 150mg 8mg 14%
Phosphorus 80mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.002mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.13g 2.049g 9%
Protein 3.03g 0.03g 6%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.09mg 6%
Fats 0.64g 3.33g 4%
Vitamin K 5.3µg 0.3µg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Choline 13.9mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.028mg 3%
Zinc 0.38mg 0.21mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.838g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.121g 1%
Vitamin A 18µg 27µg 1%
Potassium 50mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 8.64g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 0.65g 68.48g N/A
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.165mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0%
Lysine 0.112mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.112mg 0%
Valine 0.209mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Taffy (candy)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Wakame
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 820mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/nutrients
  2. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.